Los Angeles – City of Dreams

as you might have seen already, we spent the last 2 weeks in California – Los Angeles. It was already the 4th time for us in the US this year – but the first in LA! Today I want to inspire you to visit LA as well 😉

Los Angeles is like a dream, not because of the beauty of the city, because of the the Lifestyle. Of course it’s amazing over there, so many beautiful beaches and the most amazing restaurants and cafés – I will publish a blogpost with my favorite restaurants in LA sooooon.

First some organisational things 😛 We rent a convertible for our time in LA, fortunately it was not that expensive, around 250€ for 2 weeks. We were lucky lucky that we got a Chevrolet Camaro *.* I would definitely recommend to rent a car during your time in California. It’s the best way to get from A to B. Los Angeles is very big – so for example from Venice to Malibu it takes about 30 minutes – when traffic is low (when traffic is high it cane take more than twice as much)

It took us around 1 hour to hike up there! It was really cool but also a bit exhausting 😉 – even some unsporty, old people and small children walked up there so it seems to be the perfect hike for everyone who wants to try it – JUST DO IT! It is definitely worth it, the view is fantastic!! My tip: Put on a pair of sport shoes (I did not and got blisters on my feet, not that cool! ) and take the walk!

Nothing beats LA sunsets. The colors are amazing every evening!! We went to Venice Beach several times and walked around or just enjoyed the sunset. There are so many cool spots over there. The skatepark – it’s so fascinating to watch the guys skating over there (but be prepared of smelling a touch of weed :D). Even some small boys in the age of maybe 5 skated there.

One of my favorite places in LA – Santa Monica! Strolling through Santa Monica and enjoying the ocean view left us speechless. At the pier you can find a small amusement park, an outdoor gym and huuuuge swings *.* It was so much fun swinging next to the ocean – flashback to my childhood 🙂 That’s a typical tourist hot spot – but somehow it’s worth it 🙂

There are so many reasons to go to Malibu! Driving to Malibu along the coast especially during sunset is a highlight already! We explored some beaches and the most amazing one was “El Matador State Beach”. Not that crowded and so many beautiful caves over there! Definitely a must-go *.*

The known street with many beautiful walls to take photos at (Made in LA, Pinkwall…) – that’s the Melrose Avenue. Perfect place for shopping, taking photos and drinking a hot chocolat tea at Alfred Tea. *.*

That place is definitely a must-go! There are so many amazing small shops and cafés over there. Not many mainstream shops – and maaaany organic restaurants. We had lunch at “The Butcher’s Daughter” an amazing organic restaurant where you definitely have to go to! *.* More about that coming soon 😉

Our accommodation: We rent a house in Beverly Hills via Airbnb. It was waaaay to big for us 2 (unfortunately we booked 2 days before arrival so there were not many other options:D). The last days we changed the quarter in LA and moved to Hollywood. We stayed at the W Hollywood Hotel. It was already our 3rd stay in a WHotel – always amazing!